For some The secret life of Mormon wives The couples, making a reality show, made their marriage stronger – while others collapsed under pressure.
When Hulu made his debut The secret life of Mormon wives In September 2024, viewers were initiated Jen Affleck and husband ZAC Affleck,, Half annan and husband Bret ENGEMANN, Whitney Leavitt and husband Conner Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews and husband Jace Terry, Mayci Neeley and husband Jacob Neeley, Jessi Kenikaura and husband Jordan Ngatikarara, Taylor Frankie Paul then partner Dakota Mortensen And Layla Taylor. (Miranda McWhserAs for him, joined the show of season 2 after his separation from Chase McWhser.)
The decision to film their lives came easy for content creators of Utah Aka Momtok – but it could not be said for their respective partners. Taylor specifically treated the negative side effects of filming his relationship when the first in season 1 ended with images of his arrest for domestic violence.
Despite the attempt at the birth of their son before the birth of their son, Taylor and Dakota were no longer together when season 2 was broadcast in May 2025. The second season continued to test the couples, half and Bret being hit by individual cheating rumors – then Jessi revealing off screen that she faced challenges in her marriage to Jordan.
Continue to scroll to see where each couple is now:
Jen and Zac Affleck
The duo began to go out together in 2018 and married a year later. After welcoming their first two children, Jen and Zac joined the distribution of Hulu’s reality series on a group of Mormon Mom influencers in Utah. The first season underlined the challenges of Jen and Zac’s wedding, which finally led to an off -screen separation. They recovered together during her third pregnancy.
“”[This experience] Forced me to get help with regard to my mental health because I knew that it did not only affect me – it affected this baby who entered this life, “said Jen exclusively US Weekly In May 2025. “It is therefore really the biggest blessing that could have happened in our marriage. This is really what made a change in my life and made me realize whatever happens in our wedding, I want to be the best version of myself.”
Half and assisted brush
The biggest problem that half and Bret were first confronted with the public’s eye had to do with their age of 16 – and Whitney sharing intimate details on their sex life. Season 2 was a little different with half filming several episodes of VANDERPUMP VILLAThis is how Demi met Marciano Brunette. After sharing several conversations, Marciano alluded to the development of feelings for half that were discussed off screen.
Demi denied that she was unfaithful – but then Bret was accused of sleeping with someone else when his wife was out of the city. The pair, however, remained a forehead in the middle of the drama.
“It was only united and nothing other than an understanding. He was so kind and really tried to understand me and helped me in the best way he can do it,” said half We In May 2025. “People will think of what they will think about the end of the day – you cannot control this. So we just focus on what we can control and focus on each other, and we are solid.”
Whitney and Conner Leavitt
Whitney Leavitt and Connor Leavitt with their two children.
With the kind authorization of Whitney Leavitt / InstagramDuring the premiere of season 1, Conner and Whitney relocated Utah since Hawaii after they have already left once Conner admitted to having had a secret Tinder account to request NSFW images. Conner and Whitney, who have already had two children, worked on their marriage and then extended their family for the third time.
“It takes time and it takes a lot of work. I remember being in therapy and my therapist asked me:” Before I even dive into this area, you have to decide that it is something you want to work or something you don’t want to work? “”, Shared Whitney with We in September 2024. “It was something I really had to sit down [and think] “Did I want to rebuild this confidence?” This does not mean that things do not trigger me yet. When this is the case, then I will work there and continue to move forward. »»
Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry
Mikayla Matthews with her husband, Jace Terry, on the set of season 2 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”.
Disney / Fred HayesDuring season 1, Mikayla offered an overview of her family and Jace’s family. They discovered in season 2 that Mikayla was waiting for baby n ° 4.
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Mayci and Jacob Neeley
The duo, who shares his daughter Harlow and his son Hudson, documented their IVF trip in the series. Mayci and Jacob are currently waiting for baby n ° 3.
Jessi and Jordan Belle
The second season of Mormon Wives questioned Jessi’s marriage when Marciano said he had a liaison. Jessi denied allegations but later admitted that she had problems she needed to solve with Jordan.
“I will say that reality TV is difficult for any relationship, whether it is a friendship or a marriage,” said Jessi on the podcast “The Viall Files” in May 2025. “We have gone through a lot, and now it’s going to be public.”
Jessi was also asked about the fact of not wearing a wedding ring, to which she noted that she and Jordan “worked through things”, adding: “We are doing our best – but things are a bit delicate at the moment. I am delighted to, hope to share a more day more about it. But right now, it’s just real life and it’s difficult. ”
Season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives began to film a month after the first of the show on Hulu – yet so changed in the personal life of distribution. The reality TV show was created in September 2024 and became a success overnight while viewers have passed to see Taylor Frankie Paul, Whitney Leavitt, Jen Affleck, […]
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen
Season 1 started with Taylor and Dakota in a good place, but very quickly viewers watched her were arrested for serious assault, two heads of domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse with injury and a criminal mischief after an animated fight. Taylor pleaded guilty six months later for a serious assault, while the other four accusations were dismissed. She concluded a advocacy agreement in March 2023.
Taylor and Dakota stayed together in the middle of her pregnancy, but the shooting of the reality show affected their relationship.
“I have the impression that I could have evacuated to my mother and have been a little hard – and it is very sensitive – so I have the impression that it could be much more difficult for him,” she said exclusively We In September 2024. “It could also be triggered to reveal these conversations. Above all, I think I heard the [season] Cliffhanger, so that in itself, it arouses stuff. We are doing good today, we cross the work, so I really hope that not too much. »»
Before the premiere of season 2, Dakota and Taylor called him and recovered several times. They do not come out currently. (With always, Taylor shares the Indy daughter and her son Ocean with the ex-husband Tate Paul.)
